Marc Sweigart grew up outside Fredericksburg, VA, and graduated from Stafford High School. He graduated from James Madison University with a BA in History and began his teaching career in 1996. He taught secondary social studies and coached basketball and soccer in different capacities throughout his 15-year teaching career. In 2011, he came to ERHS as an assistant principal before transferring to TAHS in 2013. He became the principal of ERHS in the 2021-2022 school year.

Marc Sweigart and his wife Deb live in Bridgewater. They met at JMU and have been married for 28 years. They have a son who lives and works in Va Beach and a daughter who lives and works in Harrisonburg.

Email: msweigart@rockingham.k12.va.us

Barbara Eanes grew up in Bridgewater and graduated from Turner Ashby High School. She graduated from Bridgewater College with a BA in English and began her teaching career in 1995. She taught Special Education, Alternative Education, and English during her 25-year teaching career. She most recently taught Special Education at Turner Ashby. In addition, she teaches several courses for Mary Baldwin University.

Barbara and her husband Jamie live in Rockingham County. They have 4 children who attended Rockingham County Schools.

Mrs. Eanes enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family.

Email: beanes@rockingham.k12.va.us

Molly Smith is an Elkton native who graduated from Spotswood High School in 2010 (the last class before ERHS opened). She graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a BA in Elementary Education in 2014. She also played 4 years of college softball there. Ms. Smith graduated from James Madison University in 2023 with her Master’s in Educational Leadership.

In 2014, she began her teaching career in Madison County, VA. She later moved to Rockingham County, where she taught 4th and 5th grades for seven years. She joined the ERHS administrative team in 2023. She currently resides in Port Republic and enjoys traveling, fitness, sports, and reading.

Email: mollysmith@rockingham.k12.va.us

Brandy Strickler joined the East Rockingham High School staff in July 2014. Ms. Strickler grew up in Page County and graduated from Page County High School. She continued her education at James Madison University, where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Before coming to Rockingham County Public Schools, Ms. Strickler was the cheerleading coach at Page County High School from 2000-2005. She began teaching in Rockingham County Public Schools at Spotswood High School in 2005. During her time at Spotswood High School, she taught business and marketing and was the head cheerleading coach from 2005-2011. She was named the Assistant Principal at Mountain View Elementary School in 2011 where she continued until moving to East Rock in July of 2014. Mrs. Strickler resides in Page County with her husband Chris. They have two children, Kennedy and Gunnar. She greatly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and traveling.

Email: bstrickler@rockingham.k12.va.us

Eric Phillips joined the East Rockingham High School staff in July 2010. Mr. Phillips has been in education for 30 years. Mr. Phillips grew up in Elkton and was a 1989 Spotswood High School graduate. Mr. Phillips continued his educational experience at Gardner-Webb College (North Carolina), where he played football and graduated in 1994. He began his teaching career in Williston, South Carolina, where he taught elementary physical education and assisted in coaching football, basketball, and track.

After one year, he moved back to Rockingham County and began his career at Spotswood High School as an alternative education and physical education teacher and assistant varsity football and baseball coach. He continued in this capacity until being named the head football coach for the 2005 football season. He served as the head football coach from 2005-2009. While teaching at Spotswood, Mr. Phillips received his Master of Athletic Administration degree from the United States Sports Academy.

Mr. Phillips resides in Port Republic with his wife Kim and two children, Cole and Abby. His hobbies include spending time with his family and attending various sporting events

Email: ephillips@rockingham.k12.va.us

Teaches: Alternative Education

Education: Bachelor of Science: Sports Management, Bluefield College 

Extracurricular Activities: Assistant Varsity & JV Football Coach

Teaches: Behavioral Support Assistant

Education: Spotswood High School

Extracurricular Activities: Head Coach Track & Field and Cross Country

Teaches: Real Estate, Economics, and Personal Finance

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Eastern Mennonite University

Extracurricular Activities: Head Coach Varsity Boy's Basketball

Teaches: Intro to Animal Systems, AG Fabrication, Horticulture I&II, AG Structures

Education: Bachelor of Science in Geographic Science from James Madison University, Masters of Education in Environment Based Learning from Mary Baldwin University, Oregon State Certified Guide & Outfitter Professional, Certified PATH International Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, ACA Kayaking level II Instructor and Guide, Wilderness First Aid Instructor, Certified facilitator for: Aldo Leopold Education Project, Project WET, Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Project Learning Tree. 

Extracurricular Activities: FFA and Young Farmers

ERHS FFA Website

Teaches: Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Digital and Social Media Marketing, Principles of Business and Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Advanced Strategic Marketing, and Entrepreneurship

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Liberty University; Master of Business Administration in Marketing from Liberty University.

Extracurricular Activities: DECA Sponsor, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

Teaches: Intro to Foods, Child Development, Individual Development

Education: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from James Madison University; Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education from James Madison University. 

Extracurricular Activities: FCCLA Sponsor - The Ultimate Leadership Experience!

Teaches: Technology Foundations, Engineering Explorations I, Engineering Analysis and Applications II, Construction Technology, Technology Transfer

Education: James Madison University, Liberty University

Extracurricular Activities: TSA Sponsor

Teaches: Economics and Personal Finance, Computer Information Systems, Advanced Computer Information Systems, and Teachers for Tomorrow

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Information Systems from James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: FBLA Sponsor, Educators Rising Sponsor

Teaches: English 9, Theater, and Creative Writing

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Writing from James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: One-Act Play

Teaches: English 12 and English 12 Honors

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University

Teaches: English 10

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Creative Writing from Emory & Henry College; Master of Arts in English from Radford University.

Teaches: English 9 and English 11

Education: Bachelor of Arts from Marshall University and a Master's from Morehead State University.

Teaches: AP Language & Composition, DE English, and English 9

Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Education (5-Adult) and her Master of Arts in English. She earned her National Board Certification in 2013.

Extracurricular Activities: Eagle Defense Club Sponsor and Ambassador for Sources of Strength

Teaches: English 10 Advanced and English 11

Education: Master of Teaching from the University of Virginia

Teaches: English 11, 11 Honors, and 12 AP Lit

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and English from Virginia Tech; Master of Science in English Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University.

Teaches: Foundations of Art 1 & 2, Crafts 1 & 2, Advance Art 1 & 2, and AP Studio Art

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Bridgewater College

Extracurricular Activities: SCA Co-Sponsor

Website: www.afroworx.org

Teaches: Choir and Piano

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Music Education  from James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Musical Co-Director

Website: https://erhschoirs.weebly.com/

Teaches: Advanced Concert Band, Guitar & Advanced Guitar, Jazz & Percussion

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Music) from Clemson University and a Master of Music Composition from James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Director of Bands (Concert Band, Marching Eagles, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble)

Website: eastrockbands.weebly.com

Teaches: Statistics (Regular/AP) & Physics (Regular/Honors/AP)

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Math Education, Clemson University; Masters of Education - Educational Leadership, Clemson University

Extracurricular Activities: Adopt-a-Highway

Teaches: Geometry, Algebra 1

Education: Master of Science in Education Administration, Shenandoah University; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, UNC-Wilmington

Extracurricular Activities: SCA Co-Advisor, Girls Tennis Coach

Teaches: Algebra 2, Math Analysis, Computer Math, AP Computer Science

Education:  Master of Arts in Teaching, JMU; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, JMU

Extracurricular Activities: E-Sports Coach

Teaches: Algebra I, Algebra II, and AFDA

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Math Ed, University of Kentucky

Teaches: Algebra I

Education: Master of Science in Education-Mathematics, JMU; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: Musical Choreographer

Teaches: Stats, DE Math Analysis, Math Analysis, Geometry

Education: Master of Arts in Math Education, Western Governors University; Master of Science in Education, Cairn University; Bachelor of Arts in Math Education, Rowan University

Teaches: Algebra 1, Algebra II Adv.

Education:  Bachelor of Science - Engineering, JMU

Extracurricular Activities:  Scholastic Bowl Assistant Coach

Teaches: Calculus, Geometry, AFDA

Education: Master of Science in Education-Mathematics, JMU

Teaches: Advanced Physical Education I, 2 & 3; 10th Grade Driver Education and Physical Education 

Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education & Health with a Minor in Coaching from Bridgewater College

Extracurricular Activities: Asst. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Fishing Club

Teaches: 9th Grade Health and Physical Education & 10th Grade Drivers Education and Physical Education 

Education: Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education with a Minor in Coaching, and Kinesiology from Eastern Mennonite University.

Extracurricular Activities: Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach and Ambassador for Sources of Strength

Teaches: Drivers Ed./Health & PE

Education: B.S. in Health and Physical Education from William Carey University and M.S. in Kinesiology from JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: JV Boys Basketball Coach

Teaches: Lab School, 9th grade Health & Physical Education, Adv PE

Education: Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education with a minor in Coaching from Bridgewater College. M.S. in Physical Education Teacher Education from West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences

Extracurricular Activities: JV Volleyball Head Coach, Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Assistant Coach, Ambassador for Sources of Strength

Teaches: 9th grade Environmental Science in Lab School and 11th grade Chemistry

Education: Bachelor of Science in Adolescence to Young Adult with a specialization in Chemistry and Physics from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has obtained her master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Education Innovation through the University of Virginia.

Extracurricular Activities: Sources of Strength

Teaches: Statistics (Regular/AP) & Physics (Regular/Honors/AP)

Education:  Bachelor of Science - Math Education, Clemson University, Masters of Education - Educational Leadership, Clemson University

Extracurricular Activities: Adopt-a-Highway

Teaches: Chemistry 1, Chemistry 1 Honors, Chemistry II Honors, AP Chemistry

Education: Bachelor of Science, EMU, Masters of Religion

Teaches: Environmental Science, Biology

Education: B.S. in Biology from West Texas A&M University and minor in English.

Extracurricular Activities: Forensics Coach

Teaches: Environmental Science, Biology, AP Biology, and AP Environmental Science

Education: B.S. in Biology from Old Dominion University; B.S. in Sports/Entertainment/Event Management from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte and is working towards her M.S. in Natural Resources from Virginia Tech.

Teaches: Environmental Science, Astronomy, Geology

Education:  B.S. in Earth Science from JMU, Masters in Secondary Education from JMU.

Teaches: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biology I, and Earth Science

Education: B.S. in Biology from Bridgewater College.

Teaches: Biology I, Biology I Advanced, Biology II Survey of Life, and Environmental Science

Education: B.S. in Agriculture from Penn State University and a teaching endorsement in Biology from JMU.

Teaches: Lab School World Geography, AP World History Modern, and Psychology/Sociology

Education: Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Bridgewater College; Master of Education in Teacher Leadership from James Madison University.

Extracurricular Activities: Freshman Class Sponsor and Head Varsity Baseball Coach.

Teaches: US History, US Government, and AP Government

Education: Bachelor of Science in Social Science from James Madison University

Teaches: World History II, AP US History, and African American History

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Political Science and minor in History, from University of Virginia. She also received her Master's degree in Teaching with a specialty in Secondary Social Studies from UVA.  

Extracurricular Activities:  Social Studies Honor Society Sponsor, Farmville Tour Guides Project Sponsor, Therapy Dog Handler

Teaches: AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, and Government

Education: B.S. Social Sciences with a minor in Political Science from Eastern Mennonite University.

Extracurricular Activities: Assistant Coach for the Scholastic Bowl Team.

Teaches: US History and Honors Government. 

Education: B.A. in Humanities from Florida Southern College; M.A. in Art History and Conservation from Florida State University.

Teaches: Honors US History, World Geography

Education:  B. S. in History from Radford University; Masters in Education from James Madison University

Extracurricular Activities: Head Football Coach

Teaches: World Geography

Education: B.A. in History and B.S. in Economics from Presbyterian College; M.T. in Social Studies (6-12) from the University of Virginia.

Extracurricular Activities: Debate Team Coach

Teaches: Collaborative 10th-grade classes and Education for Employment 

Education: BS in Health Science and a BS in Nutrition and Wellness, both from Bridgewater College.

Extracurricular Activities: Pre-referral Chair

Teaches: 11th grade collaborative teacher

Education: Mrs. Dofflemyer has been at East Rock since 2011. She graduated from Lynchburg College with a degree in special education.  In 2020, she received her Master's degree in Special Education from Mary Baldwin University.

Extracurricular Activities: Care Closet

Teaches: Collaborative 12th grade classes

Education: B.S. in Education from Eastern Mennonite University and M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision K-12 from Old Dominion University.

Teaches: Collaborative Algebra 1 and Biology and Learning Strategies

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, minor in Human Services Counseling and Special Education; Master's Degree from Old Dominion University.

Teaches:  Collaborative 9th-grade classes and a Learning Strategies Class.

Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education from Old Dominion University and a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree with a concentration in Special Education from Mary Baldwin University.

Extracurricular Activities:  Assistant Baseball Coach; Assistant Strength Training Coach.

Teaches: Students with intellectual and multiple disabilities as well as students with autism. In addition, Ms. Monger is the Night School Coordinator.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Special Education from JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: Unified Basketball, Rock Stars - sponsor, BLISS!! coffee cart

Teaches: EL at EES and ERHS

Education: B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Radford University.

Licensed with the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology as well as the American Speech Hearing Association.

She has additional experience with children with augmentative and assistive technology and swallowing.

Teaches: General and Adaptive Curriculum

Education: Associate's Degree in Arts and Sciences from Blue Ridge Community College; Bachelor’s Degree in Individualized Studies with a Concentration in Special Education from James Madison University with an expected graduation date of 5/2025.

Teaches: Latin at ERHS and SHS. She is at ERHS on odd days.

Education:

Teaches: Spanish I, Spanish III, Spanish IV Honors, and Spanish V Honors

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Culture with a specialization in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education, 6-12,) both from JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: Musical Co-Director, Senior Class Sponsor, Junior Class Co-Sponsor, Spanish Honor Society Co-Sponsor, GSA Co-Sponsor, World Languages Department Head

Teaches: Spanish I and Spanish II

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Bridgewater College.

Extracurricular Activities: Spanish Honor Society Co-Sponsor, GSA Co-Sponsor

Teaches: French I, II, III, and French IV honors at both ERHS and SHS. She is at ERHS on even days.

Education: B. A. in French and Music Education from JMU.

Extracurricular Activities: Sponsor for the French Honor Society and French Club.